as in to fade (away)
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Differences of race, religion, your truth, my truth—all of that vanishes.—
Ian Frazier,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Much of that vanished in 2024, with Purdy going 6-9 as a starter.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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But evaporating government protections and economic instability are soon to come careening into an already precarious season of industry.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025
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Cook, stirring to scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan, until bourbon is evaporated, about 1 minute.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2025
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What's Next The storm is expected to taper off by Thursday afternoon, but another round of wintry weather is possible over the weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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The first storm, which impacted a large swath of the state, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento, is expected to taper off by midday Wednesday.—
Hanna Park and Robert Shackelford,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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That judge then gives out the best in show and reserve best in show.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The city of Jordan dedicated usages for its nearly $300,000 in public safety aid given out by the state last year.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Tail (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tail%20%28off%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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